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Lesson 178 of 500 · Extra Passages
⭐ 30 XPEngineering Design Part 3
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Engineering design is a process used to create solutions for problems.
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Engineering design is a process used to create solutions for problems. It involves several steps: first, engineers identify a problem they want to solve. Next, they brainstorm ideas and plan how to build their solution. Then, they create a prototype, which is a working model of their idea. After testing the prototype, engineers make improvements based on what they learned. For example, if engineers want to build a bridge, they might first sketch designs, then build a small model to see if it can hold weight before making the final structure. This process helps ensure that their final product works well and meets people's needs.
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1 of 2What is the first step in the engineering design process?
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